Wapikit vs Wati (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Wati: it is third in our ranking of SMS and chat marketing tools, and it grades higher too, 2.4 against 1.8.
Checked Nov 9, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Wati grades higher on the free plan and features. They get the same grade on value for money, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Wati
WhatsApp Business API inbox with broadcasts, chatbots and ad flows
Which one is for you
Pick Wapikit if
- Fits if you run an online shop and want order updates and campaigns over WhatsApp
- Works for teams that would rather talk to the founders than sign up alone
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a price first, as none is shown
- Skip it if you need SMS, email or other channels, as it's WhatsApp only
- Watch out: you need a linked WhatsApp Business Account
- Too light for firms outside online retail, since the integrations are mostly stores, shipping and payments
Pick Wati if
- Fits if you sell online and send order updates and cart reminders over WhatsApp
- Works for a small team sharing one WhatsApp number
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if your team grows, as Growth stops at 3 users and extra seats on Pro cost $39 a month
- Pricey if you lean on bots, as each extra 1,000 automation triggers costs $40, and past the allowance replies go by hand
- Skip it if you might want your money back, as payments aren't refunded after you cancel
- Tight if you want to test it properly, as the trial is 7 days and needs the WhatsApp API hooked up first
- Watch out: Meta's per-message charges come on top, with US rates only in Wati's rate card and wallet
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAWapikitWeak | 2.4GPAWatiFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published; the site points to a demo or a call with the founders, so there's nothing to compare. | CGrowth is $59 a month billed yearly ($69 monthly) for 3 users and 15,000 broadcasts a month, plenty for 1,000 customers. Against its WhatsApp rivals, the fairer test here, that's mid-pack. Meta's per-message charges come on top, and the US rates sit in Wati's rate card, not on the listing. |
| Free plan and trial | FNothing free is listed: no plan and no trial. | CNo free plan, only a 7-day free trial. That's short for something you have to hook up to the WhatsApp Business API before it does anything. |
| Features | CAI replies, campaigns and segments, order and delivery messages, a team inbox and a REST API. It's built for shops and only does WhatsApp. | BThe whole WhatsApp marketing job: broadcasts, no-code chatbots, click-to-WhatsApp ads, Shopify catalog and cart messages, AI copilot credits and a team inbox that takes Instagram, Messenger and TikTok too. The Shopify tools need a $4.99 a month add-on. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You link a WhatsApp Business Account and connect your store. | CNo App Store rating on record. There's a WhatsApp Business API number to set up, templates to write, chatbots to build and an automation trigger allowance to keep an eye on. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, with Shopify, WooCommerce, Zoho CRM, Razorpay, Shiprocket and Google Sheets listed, plus a REST API. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with Shopify, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, WooCommerce, Klaviyo, Zapier and Make. No desktop app, which an A needs. |
| Best for | WhatsApp marketing for online stores | shops selling and answering customers on WhatsApp |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Wapikit and Wati. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Wapikit | Wati | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | Not published | $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Wapikit Technologies Private Limited | Clare.ai Limited |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | wati.io |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Wapikit
- The site shows no public pricing; it points visitors to a demo or a call with the founders.
- It works only through WhatsApp and needs a linked WhatsApp Business Account.
- The product is built around e-commerce; the integrations listed are mostly stores, shipping and payments.
Wati
- WhatsApp messages are charged per message on top of the plan, by recipient country and template type; Wati's US rates are in its rate card and account wallet.
- Extra users cost $39 a month on Pro and $89 on Business; Growth is capped at 3 users.
- Extra automation triggers cost $40 per 1,000 and extra AI Co-pilot credits $30 per 1,000; past the trigger allowance, replies must be sent by hand.
- The pricing FAQ says payments for a subscription or credits are not refunded after you cancel.
Key features
Wapikit
- AI sales and support replies
- An assistant answers customers from an uploaded knowledge base of FAQs, specs and brand guidelines.
- Campaigns and segments
- Send WhatsApp campaigns to contact lists and segments, including cart-abandonment and drip sequences.
- Order and delivery messages
- Order confirmations, delivery alerts and in-chat returns are described as part of the e-commerce flow.
- Team inbox and roles
- A shared WhatsApp-style inbox with organization members and role-based access control.
- REST API
- The docs describe an API for contacts, lists, campaigns, conversations and analytics.
Wati
- Team inbox for several channels
- WhatsApp messages and WhatsApp Business calls sit beside Instagram, Messenger, TikTok and website widget chats, with assignment, tags, follow-ups and reports.
- Broadcast campaigns
- Template messages to segments of contacts: 15,000 a month on Growth and unlimited from Pro, with click tracking and engagement reports on Pro.
- No-code chatbots
- Flows that answer questions, collect details and send reminders. Each run counts as an automation trigger, with a monthly allowance per plan.
- Click-to-WhatsApp ads
- Ads on Meta that open a WhatsApp chat, with lead capture on every plan and source tags and conversion tracking on Pro and Business.
- Shopify tools
- WhatsApp catalog, abandoned-cart and order-update templates, and campaigns built on buyer data, through a $4.99 a month Shopify add-on.
- AI copilot and agents
- Every plan gets monthly AI Co-pilot credits (250 to 1,500). Astra AI agents for web, WhatsApp and voice are a separately priced add-on from Pro.
Plans
Wapikit
Pricing could not be confirmed. See wapikit.com.
Wati
Growth$59
per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly)
1 channel, 3 users with no extra seats, 15,000 broadcasts a month, 1,000 automation triggers, 2 commerce or CRM integrations and email support.
Pro$119
per month for up to 5 users, billed annually ($149 billed monthly)
Unlimited broadcasts, advanced chatbots, teams and auto-routing, 2,000 automation triggers, 5 integrations including HubSpot, and 24x7 chat support.
Business$279
per month for up to 5 users, billed annually ($349 billed monthly)
Multiple WhatsApp numbers, number masking, IP whitelisting, 5,000 automation triggers, Salesforce and other integrations, and a success manager.
Ways to pay less
Wapikit
No public discounts listed.
Wati
- Annual discount
Save up to 25% with yearly billing
Wati's pricing page says annual plans save up to about 25% and include free dedicated onboarding. Growth is $59 a month billed yearly against $69 monthly; Pro $119 against $149.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Wapikit or Wati?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Wapikit has no price we could confirm, and Wati starts at $59 per month for up to 3 users, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Wapikit or Wati?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Wapikit nor Wati has a free plan. Wati has a free trial.
Which platforms do Wapikit and Wati run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Wati lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.